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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.44, 653.99 and 373.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.44, 653.99 and 373.88 is: 561.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.44 : 653.99 = 373.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.44/653.99 = 373.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.44x = 653.99 × 373.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.44x = 244,508.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,508.64/435.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.53

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